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The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, held a video call with the three-time Olympian Peng Shuai, the governing body of the Olympic Games announced on Sunday.
Both were accompanied in the video call by the president of the Athletes Commission, Emma Terho, and the IOC member in China, Li Lingwei.
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"At the beginning of the 30-minute call, Peng Shuai thanked the IOC for its concern for his well-being," the IOC said in a statement.
"He explained that he is safe and well living at his home in Beijing, but that he would like his privacy to be respected at this time. That is why he prefers to spend his time with friends and family right now. However, he will continue to participate in tennis. , the sport he loves so much ".
"I was relieved to see that Peng Shuai was fine, which was our main concern," Terho said.
"She seemed to be relaxed. I offered her our support and to keep in touch at any time that was convenient for her, which she obviously appreciated."
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According to the IOC, Peng accepted an invitation to dine with Bach, Terho and Li once he arrives in Beijing in January ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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